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jaimarie's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 because I hate the "love triangle" plot authors feel the need to put in every YA book.
One of the, if not the best book of the series so far. Full of action and character changes. AND THAT ENDING!!!
One of the, if not the best book of the series so far. Full of action and character changes. AND THAT ENDING!!!
jpro1990's review against another edition
5.0
Holy freaking crap! That ending. I just can't even. Loved this book, my favorite of the series so far for sure. Lots of action, kept me entertained the whole time. The love story seemed secondary to all the war and action which is how I prefer books. Cannot wait for the next book!
seymone's review against another edition
5.0
This storyline is too good. I am sad, I have to wait until 2016 for the next installment.
Great job, Kresley!!
Great job, Kresley!!
cala_p's review against another edition
5.0
With the release of the final book coming soon, it was time for a much-needed series re-read and time to give this book a well-deserved review, since I didn’t review books in the past when I initially read this.
I am not okay.
There’s so much that happens in this one. We really get into the depths of the alliances forming, the connections happening, and the true villains of the series. One of which, being the evil twins. First with the captivity of Jack, which becomes a fact at the end of the previous one, and then the captivity of another one of their group.
Also the relationships really take off in this one. The true depths of the love triangle unfold. The first time I read this series, I was completely in on Aric. Now, reading as an adult…I’m 50/50. Maybe future books will change it but for now, I have to say I’m 50/50. Which by the way, does NOT make my heart happy.
Jack isn’t the best for her, I agree, but they have such a genuine connection. Plus his accent - yes please! He might not always do right by her, but he does have the best interests at hand. Opposite though, Aric probably is best for her safety as well as her powers, but he’s quite deceptive too when he needs to be. But I feel for him because of the history he has with her. But then I feel for Jack, because he never asked to lose his girlfriend to someone else. And his love for her, everything he says, *swoon*
Anyone who’s already read the series knows the big wait in the final book is, who will Evie choose. Completely forgot until this reread that she technically did choose at the end, but I won’t say who it was for spoiler reasons. I was very pleased with this choice, and yet, at the same time, I’m not. Can’t she just stay with both?! Also, I was living for Jack and Aric’s moments. At first, the snarky comments to one another, trying to upstage them was just funny, but toward the end, a genuine comadreship came out.
And that ending…I’d forgotten the ending. I’m broken. And I’m going to heal my wounds with more of this emotional series. I’ve only read the rest of the series once, and it was so many years ago so it’s a first reread for me on them versus the rest of these books which I’ve read 3 times at least.
I am not okay.
There’s so much that happens in this one. We really get into the depths of the alliances forming, the connections happening, and the true villains of the series. One of which, being the evil twins. First with the captivity of Jack, which becomes a fact at the end of the previous one, and then the captivity of another one of their group.
Also the relationships really take off in this one. The true depths of the love triangle unfold. The first time I read this series, I was completely in on Aric. Now, reading as an adult…I’m 50/50. Maybe future books will change it but for now, I have to say I’m 50/50. Which by the way, does NOT make my heart happy.
Jack isn’t the best for her, I agree, but they have such a genuine connection. Plus his accent - yes please! He might not always do right by her, but he does have the best interests at hand. Opposite though, Aric probably is best for her safety as well as her powers, but he’s quite deceptive too when he needs to be. But I feel for him because of the history he has with her. But then I feel for Jack, because he never asked to lose his girlfriend to someone else. And his love for her, everything he says, *swoon*
Anyone who’s already read the series knows the big wait in the final book is, who will Evie choose. Completely forgot until this reread that she technically did choose at the end, but I won’t say who it was for spoiler reasons. I was very pleased with this choice, and yet, at the same time, I’m not. Can’t she just stay with both?! Also, I was living for Jack and Aric’s moments. At first, the snarky comments to one another, trying to upstage them was just funny, but toward the end, a genuine comadreship came out.
And that ending…I’d forgotten the ending. I’m broken. And I’m going to heal my wounds with more of this emotional series. I’ve only read the rest of the series once, and it was so many years ago so it’s a first reread for me on them versus the rest of these books which I’ve read 3 times at least.
tarrynreadingnow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cwkhalil's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
chesirernrt's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my, here is my Dead of Winter re read review before the finale book release. This book was just as I remember; a rough, emotional reading ride. Middle books always seem to be filler books which try to continue the plot of the story all while continuing to develop all of the important characters. Dead of Winter definitely fulfilled that role and more.
Kresley Cole continues to introduce us to more Arcana characters in human form and we watch as the game continues to play on. Our main characters Evie, Death and Jack continue their crazy relationship. It mainly is consisting of Death and Jack fighting for Evie’s heart. There are also times they need to work together as a team.
This book has a major cliffhanger that leaves you hanging. It has you ready to immediately pick up the next book to find out what happened. Of course now you do not have to wait like years ago!
I really enjoyed Dead of Winter. If was a wonderful continuation of the story and kept you wanting more. It also started the debate of Team Jack vs Team Death. Which are you?
Kresley Cole continues to introduce us to more Arcana characters in human form and we watch as the game continues to play on. Our main characters Evie, Death and Jack continue their crazy relationship. It mainly is consisting of Death and Jack fighting for Evie’s heart. There are also times they need to work together as a team.
This book has a major cliffhanger that leaves you hanging. It has you ready to immediately pick up the next book to find out what happened. Of course now you do not have to wait like years ago!
I really enjoyed Dead of Winter. If was a wonderful continuation of the story and kept you wanting more. It also started the debate of Team Jack vs Team Death. Which are you?
moon_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
stuckinmybook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0